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Hypothalamic amenorrhea when i was 15 -26 yrs old. due to having low sex hormones during that time am i at risk of early onset dementia / altzeimers?
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As far as I: am aware there are no scientifically based medical studies showing an association of primary amenorrhea with risk of dementia of any type inc;luding Alzheimers Hope this is helpful Dr Z
Answered 7/14/2018
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